Prep Cook in Glendale, California at Urbane Cafe Operations LLC
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Job Description
Get Fired Up For Your Future!
At Urbane Cafe, we're not just filling positions — we're building careers!
Voted a Great Place to Work!
California starts at $20.50/hr (Plus Tips! Earn an extra $1–$4/hr in tips) — Other states may vary.
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The Kitchen Runs on You
We're looking for detail-oriented Prep Cooks who take pride in being the backbone of the kitchen. Every perfectly sliced ingredient, every precisely portioned component, every well-stocked station — that's your work making it all possible. If you have a passion for precision and want to be the reason every dish comes out flawlessly, come join our team!
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What You'll Do
- Prep and maintain the quantities of ingredients needed for our salads, sandwiches and bowls
- Chop, slice, portion and prep with consistency and attention to detail
- Follow recipes and prep lists to keep the kitchen stocked and ready for service
- Keep your workspace clean, organized and up to food safety standards at all times
- Communicate with the team to anticipate needs and stay ahead of the rush
- Jump in wherever the kitchen needs you
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What You Bring
- A passion for precision and a high standard for quality
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 35 lbs
- Reliability and a positive, team-first attitude
- Prior prep or kitchen experience a plus — but we'll train the right person!
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What You Get
- Competitive hourly pay plus tips — up to $4/hr extra just in tips
- On Demand Pay — get paid when you need it
- Scheduling flexibility — lunch and dinner shifts available
- Employer Match 401K with financial consulting
- Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free meals every shift — delicious and healthy
- UC Cares Program — free support when life gets hard
- Entertainment discounts
- Medical, Paid Vacation and Life Insurance
- Comprehensive training to set you up for success
- Real career growth — we're expanding fast!
(Benefits and eligibility vary by position and employment status)
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Our Story
Urbane Cafe is a family-owned company founded by Tom Holt, with locations across Southern California and Nevada — and more on the way. Every day, we make our focaccia dough from scratch and bake it fresh in open-hearth ovens, right in front of our guests. We craft gourmet sandwiches, farm fresh salads and unique bowls using refined local ingredients — all served with a smile in a warm, vibrant atmosphere.
We build organizations where people are inspired to better their lives and the lives of others. Delicious is in the Details — and so is everything we do.
If you have a can-do spirit and a hunger for growth, come join our team. Great food. Great people. Great fun.
Requirements:- Able to communicate effectively and clearly with team – Bilingual a plus
- Able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
- Be able to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds